The Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell": Issues for Congress

The repeal of the ban on homosexual behavior has encouraged some to expand efforts to end discrimination against transgender individuals. Based on military fitness policies, individuals who have a history of mental disorders that, in the opinion of the medical examiner, would interfere with or prevent satisfactory performance of military duties are not allowed to serve. Among the disorders cited are "sexual and gender identity disorders." (These disorders are listed in the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification or ICD-9-CM, 302.) At one time, homosexuality was listed as a psychiatric disorder, but this was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) in 1973. Some have argued that other "gender disorders" should also be removed. Along these lines, advocates believe it is unfair for the military to continue to discriminate against these individuals. Others, however, believe that until the DSM and ICD-9-CM are changed, such individuals should continue to be barred from serving.


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The Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell": Issues for Congress  [Order No: R42003  Release Date: Apr 05,2012  Pages: 11]

The Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell": Issues for Congress  [Order No: R42003  Release Date: Sep 14,2011  Pages: 10]